The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·11079·Announced 2010-12-22

Bad Boy Classic Buggies Recalled Due To Unexpected Acceleration Hazard

Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling approximately 9,300 Classic Buggies because they can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (unexpected acceleration) with reported injuries including arm and leg fractures, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bad Boy Enterprises LLC is recalling approximately 9,300 Classic Buggies, which are off-road utility vehicles manufactured from early 2003 through May 2010. These vehicles are available in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red, and black. The XT model is not included in this recall. The buggies were sold at authorized dealers nationwide from Spring 2003 through June 2010 for approximately $10,000.

The recall is due to a hazard where the off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders. Since the initial recall announcement in October 2009, BB Buggies has received 27 additional reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of arm and leg fractures.

Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their BB Buggies dealer to schedule a free repair. For additional information, consumers can contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.badboybuggies.com.

The recalled product

Product
Classic Buggies
Manufacturer
Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
9,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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